Gerard Dou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1928 terraced house on Mesdagstraat sits in the heart of Gerard Dou, a lively neighbourhood in Leeuwarden. With 83 m² of living space and a small garden, it's a compact but characterful home. The asking price of €250,000 is in line with the market, the median in the area is €248,250, so this one is priced keenly. For more context, see other terraced houses in Leeuwarden.
Gerard Dou is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (3074 addresses per km²). It's a mix of singles and families, with many young adults and a lively street scene. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war homes (100% built before 1945) and a strong owner-occupied rate (77%). There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its central location and easy access to amenities. Learn more about the neighbourhood Gerard Dou.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Albert Heijn, and there's also a Jumbo and Lidl within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, IKC Johan Willem Friso is on your doorstep, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé is a couple of streets away. The train station is a five-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality Leeuwarden offers all city amenities within reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Duinstra Melis Makelaars.
Details of this home
Mesdagstraat 38, Leeuwarden
Data from Gerard Dou
Data from Gerard Dou
31 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Mesdagstraat 38, Leeuwarden
Yes, it's priced competitively. The median sale price in Gerard Dou is €248,250, and the average price per m² is €2,849. With 83 m², the asking price works out to about €3,012 per m², which is slightly above average but reasonable given the home's good condition and central location.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 23.1% of homes have label C, while 61.5% have a lower rating (D or below).
Leeuwarden train station is 0.6 km away, about a five-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other cities in Friesland and beyond.
There are several schools within walking distance. IKC Johan Willem Friso (primary) is 154 m away, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé (secondary) is 200 m away. Other options include Michaelschool and IKC Sint Paulus, both within a ten-minute walk.
Gerard Dou recorded 34 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
The property has a plot of 89 m², which includes a small garden. The exact layout and size of the garden are not detailed in the listing, but it's typical for a terraced house of this era to have a modest outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gerard Dou